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Originally Posted by Island Girl
Any updates Nikki? I'd love to hear how they're doing!  |
Lol! I was going to update the other day, but thought it may be too soon, thanks for asking! They're doing great! I have only lost a few, they were the smallest of the bunch, I wasn't even sure if I should of kept them when deflasking, but I didn't have anything to lose. Surprisingly, even a large amount of the very small are still alive and well!
When I deflasked them to harden them off, I left them on paper until the were completely dry and for a several hours after until I potted them up. I read from several sources that many times people don't harden off the seedlings well and then the end up dying.
I did not use any fungicide or bactericide, as I have read here and on another forum that it stalls growth. My seedlings are a little spoiled though and don't come into contact with my other orchids, so it eliminates some worry.
I also haven't started fertilizing yet and that has had no effect on these guys. They are growing like weeds. I plan on fertilizing in the next week or so. I think in the next couple of months a few will be ready for their own pots, as the compots are getting very tight.
I should note that when watering, I let them dry out fully before watering again. They have a lot of plump roots and root growth. If I had a different type of orchid this watering method might not work. I also haven't had any issues with rot, which I know can easily happen with these guys.
These plants also are given good air circulation, as I keep the fan on in that room. The fan is kept on low, so that they don't dry out too quickly.
Here's a picture of all my compots.
Good Luck!
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